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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
MARRIED FOR FUN.

The young lady actor in the following
marital adventure is somewhat known in
this city through her sister Miss Sarah
Foster, who has frequently visited friends
here:-aa
EAU CLAIRE, Oct. IA mock mar
rage at Fairchild, this county, on Tues
day, has just become known here and is
likely to lead to unpleasa Mt consequences.
Several young people, with whom. was
Edward Foss, aged 40, station agent of
the Omaha railway, were out walking.
They met Miss Clara E. Foster, girl of
10, who was driving with gentleman
named Hine, who is justice of the peace.
Conversation turned on marriage, and one
of the party laughingly suggested that
Mr. Foss and Miss Foster be married, az
Miss Foster would only have to drop the
three last letters of her name and add an
IS" The parties concurred jokingly, and
Mr.. Hine performed the ceremony. Next
day the serious nature of the affair dawn
ed upon them and the village society as
we'll as society here is very much excited
over it. Miss Foster is daughter Of n.
c. Foster, the millionaire lumberman,
and is most estimable Young lady and
highly esteemed here She has since the
occurrence kept her room at home and al
most cried her eyes out. Friends of the
parties think there is no way out of it but
divorce Mr.. Foss was formerly married,
but was divorced from his wife in the cir
cult court here last spring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
IXONIA.

Howell Humphrey, agent for N. P. R.
f. at North Yakima, w. T., IS visiting his
parents a visit here, Mr.. and Mrs. FL. B..
Humphrey.
Jesse Stone and Geo. B. Lewis, Of
Waterfowl, was out to j. McCall's place
on Saturday last, on a hunting expedi-
ton They shot fine lot of game. Mr..
s. made an extra shot at a distance OF
fifteen rods or more.
Mrs. Offarty has rented her place to a
German, for $3.50 per year The family
intends to move into Milwaukee to live.
Mrs d. e. Owen who has been lite
sick for some time past is on the road to
recovery.
A Good Templars lodge is to be organ
lied here on Wednesday evening with
thirteen members. j.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THE DEMOCRATIC kID-GLOVE PARTIES.
The elegant formality of the Cleveland
receptions in the " est is greatly troubling
the rank and file of the Great Unwashed,
most of whom were never inside Of dress
coat nor encircled by white neck-tie in
their lives. To their untutored minds
the Jeffersonian simplicity is about the
most gorgeous freak OF art they ever con-
sidered. Paul Dennis, before the Chicago
Executive committee, made strong plea
for his brethren Democratic in manners
rs we'll as in name.
at is pot Democratic, he said, IN pro-
testing against the swell reception TO be
given at the Columbia theater. 1.-The
working people OF this country cannot
buy white vests and swallowtailed coats
to see the president in. The Democrats
want to see Cleveland, and they should
be allowed to do SO, even in their shirt
sleeves and with their working belts on
I'm opposed to this thing. You ought to
give the people chance
His protest only evoked smiles of de
rision, and so the white vest and swallow
tail will stay and the working Democracy
can go.-Pitsburgh Commercial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
tionists.

No Hope IN ILLINOIS. = President
Cleveland's failure to stop at Springfield
and pay visit Of respect to the tomb of
Abraham Lincoln is provoking consider
able criticism from prominent Illinois
Democrats. Ex-Governor Palmer, IN par
ticGlar, is very indignant over the matter,
and declares that all hope of carrying the
state for the Democratic ticket next year
has been destroyed by this most decided
and objectionable blunder. The fact is
also worth noting that in his speech-mak-
Jug at Chicago Mr.. Cleveland omitted to
say word about either Lincoln or Doug
las whereas in Indiana he gushed at a
very liberal rate over Hendricks and
Voorhees.-.St. Louis Globe--Democrdt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

The greatest money-saving invention
of this age is Colt & Go s One-Coat Bug
gy-Paint. 1t has worthless limitations.
Be careful and obtain the genuine from
res ponsible dealers Take no ether brand
Every owner of a buggy, wagon, or baby
carriage can he his own painter. Every
livery-stable keeper can have bright,
handsome rigs at nominal expense.
Blacksmiths can repair broken spoke,
shaft, or cros>-har and paint same while
customer is waiting. Tim is money now
eight of this paper
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THE Madison Democrat makes the fol-
lowing concession, giving New York and
Ohio to the Republicans at the election
this fall. It says:
Election signs in New York point to
the success of the Republican ticket about
as plainly as they do in Ohio. Conserva-
tive estimates place the plurality in the
former state at 100000 In Ohio Foraker
will be reelected by from 10000 to 3d.
900 plurality.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THISTLE YACHTSMEN AT OCONOMOWOC.
james Grant, owner of the Scotch yacht
Thistle, James Grant, Jr, VIM Council,
the architect who designed the Thistle, E.
II Kennedy and VIM. Bupten, all of
Scotland, arrived at Oconomowoc Satur-
day night and took rooms at the Grand
Central hotel Sunday some of the party
enjoyed themselves fishing, and Monday
all of them took an excursion on the
steamer Wenonah, on Lac Ia Belle. Their
presence created considerable interest
among local yachtsmen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
IsCOnsumpti0n Incurabie.

Read the following: MI. c. H Morris,
Newark, Ark says ""as down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an lncurable Con-
sumptive. Began taxing DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on
my third bottle, and am able to oversee
the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made Z"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio says
Had it not been for Or. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption | would have
died of Lung Troubles. Was given up
by doctors. Am now in best of health"
Try it. Sample bottles free at H. t
Eberles Drug Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
amount SIS 90.

". G. Stone, chief engineer, furnished
the following correct list of members of a
Hook and Ladder Co., organized Saturday,
Oct. s, 1887 under the name OF Anchor
Hook and Ladder Company No |:
Edward May, trustee years; A. A.
Hardi., trustee l year; J. E. Dornfeld,
foreman; F. B. Weber, assistant foreman;
F. Schmutzler, treasurer; G. Frey, secre-
tary; E w. Schatz, L. Mollart, Geo. j..
Weber, J. G. Seager, A. N. Strange.
The committee on fire department was
instructed to make the necessary repairs
on cisterns and platforms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

COMPOSITION OF THE BRITISH ARMY.
The annual statistical return of the
British army, which has just been issued,
is instructive There were last year in the
army 32 1853 Irishmen, 16, 445 Scotchmen
and LAG, al Englishmen, and what curl
Gus contrast these figures bear to those of
twenty years ago, when the British army
consisted of 55,583 Irishmen, 17,01l
ScotchmeD and 106, $40 Euglishmen. In
twenty years the number of Irish soldiers
has diminished by $4,000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

ACCORDING to New York paper, the
fire losses ia the United States in Sepiem-
Der amounted to 81 ,927 900. In Septem-
Der of last year they were Sc, 100000. In
nine months of the current year the
losses by fire reached the enormous ag-
gregate of 1913. 1873 500, being nearly $lO,-
100000 more than in the corresponding
nine months of 1886.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

The New York Evening Post, mug
wump and civil-service-reform newspaper
that supports President Cleveland, says
that CHE Baltimore reformers are hard
at work under the most trying clrcum-
stances" That is fact, and the most
Crying circumstance" is that all the
secret and open influences of Mr.. Cleve-
lands administration are being used to
sustain the German and Higgins gang Of
ballot-box suffers, thieves and corrup-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the county clerk for the Black
Oak cheese factory, on tie Richard Har-
graves farm, in Oak Grove OF Clyman,
and building 20x80 ieet is to lie CON
suucted next spring The Juneau, Tele-
phone gives the incorporators as Richard
Hargraves, Louis Coyer, Carl Pieper, John
Manning, Thomas Eagan, Cbas. Drecke,
August Zimmerman, Fred Pieper, Robt.
Sell, VIM Pieper, John Murray and
John Melcher.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THE Democrats in Georgia want the
revenue laws wiped out. They want the
tariff then so modified that there will be
10 surplus, and every dollar that is levied
for revenue they want levied SO as to pro-
tect American labor where it completes
with the self labor of Europe.-AHdntd
Constitution
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
Ruckleu's Arnica Salve.

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or money refunded Price % cents per
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

For all the speeches Mr.. Cleveland has
been making of late, he has not coined a
single expression that will 60 down to
history besides the half-dozep that have
become famous. As an orator the presi-
dent seems to be losing his grip, if he
ever had grip.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

A FEARFUL epidemic of typhoid fever
is raging at Iron Mountain, Mich. There
are over 100 people down with the dis
ease, and from one to seven funerals oc-
cur daily. Tie local physicians are ill
and exhausted, and medical aid has been
summoned from Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THOMAS MAST, the cartoonist, has prac-
tically severed his relations with Harper's
Weekly. 1t is whispered that he is likely
to start a pictorial paper the beginning
of the next presidential campaign, and
that he will uphold the Republican nom
inee, whomsoever he may be. There is
nothing of the mugwump about Mast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

Two pretty and intelligent girls are
living at the point of death in an Ohio
town from the effects of poison taken into
the system from a face powder which
they have been using.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

~ AM Democrat" Ben Hill.
'I still live" Daniel Webster.
whisky is good enough for me"
Grover Cleveland at Madison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
WaEertOwn Market

Corrected weekly by VIM. Buchhei
Commission Merchant, Third Street
WatertOWn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
OFFICE RS.

OFFICERS.
J. T. MOAK, Pres.
F. B. FUTILE, Sec'y.
D. KUsEL, Treas.
Watertown, October II, 1887. 2
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
Ieft-Hand Writing by Soldiers.

The Roman soldier used to be trained to
use his left hand as well as his right. This
was done so that if he happened to lose his
right hand in action, he could carry on
the fight with the left. Our American sol
diers who have suffered that loss have trained
the left hand to a more benefcent use.
A gentleman in New York city, awhile
since, took it into his head to collect sspeci-,
mems of writing from soldiers who had lost
their right hands in battle and afterward
learned to use the left. He gave public notice
of his desire, and offered prizes for the best
of thesespecimens. Pretty soon they began to
come in, and by the time specified for award
ing the prizes 300 samples of such left
hand writing by manned soldiers had arrived.
I have been looking over some Of this writ
ing. A great many of the specimens are
written in beautiful manner. All are
good. The writing in nearly all cases slants
backward instead Of forward. One piece OF
writing from soldier who had lost both
arms was made by holding the pen in his
mouth. NORTH american Review.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02


davbreak dawned my task for the night
having been accomplished) have l
staggered to my quarters in an ex-
hausted condition, weary in well-dolnS,
nv hands lacerated and bleeding, but
nv heart beating as strongly as ever
and encouraging me to continue my
efforts, which, unfortunately, invariably
proved futile, owing to the vigilance
of our keeper or treachery on the
part of those who protested to be
comrades Had we not been betrayed at
Macon, where we completed five tunnels,
several of which were over seventy-hve
wards in length, the 1000 officers, most
of whom were good men and true, would
have effected the liberation of the 4O,0Oo
enlisted men at Andersonville, forty
miles away But treachery thwarted
our well-laid plans and doomed lo,ooo
men to lingering death.
At Charleston, which we reached early
in September, our condition was pitiful
True, a large portion of our officers
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

rife flashes (the train was not more than
would have perfect freedom, much still
remained to be accomplished. At once
striking off into dismal cypress swamp
which lined the rivers bank, the rain
falling heavily, to our great joy, we
placed as muchspace as was possible be-
tween ourselves and our excited pur-
suers; and throughout the long night we
heard with fear and trembling the loud
baying of blood-hounds, and the rough
voices of those detailed for the
pursuit. Water, however, effaced our
tracks and destroyed the scent of our
footsteps, and when daylight broke
through the labyrinth of branches
overhead, nothing could be heard of
those we had so skillfully and success
fully baff1ed. 1t was only then that
7 reflected upon the dangers I had
lust escaped upon the many chances
of fortune which had turned out
favorably to me, upon the liberty
was beginning to enjoy and which most
certainly had in prospect. This greatly
merciful Providence, | felt as though
suffocating with sensibility until tears
came to my relief. The following night
we emerged from the swamp where rep
tiles alone had kept US company, and
taking northerly course between the
railroad and the Wateree river, COM
menced our great journey for Goods
country" as prisoners of war called
the North, which we only reached
after enduring severe privations and
incredible hardships, making a tramp
without guide or &c compass tE or or money
footed, through three of the enemy's
states-South and North Carolina and
Tennessee-a distance of 1000 miles,
and crossing the Blue Ridge mountains
in a terrible snowstorm, forty-nine days
being necessary for the accomplishment
Of the great tramp.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
QUIPS.

Which is the more odorous, young onion
or gas-leek?
When is a scheme not a scheme? When
it's afoot, of course.
A car pet-The man who always rises to
give his seat to lady.
An English doctor says cats die of liver
complaint, but until he produces a defunct
feline we shall not believe him.
A young man in New Jersey, on trial for
the murder of his cousin, testified that on
the night of the tragedy he was at home
playing an accordion. An Eastern paper
discussing this point, says: at is hard to
see how he can escape the gallows now. He
will be hung on general principles" But if
he is hung on general principles, of what use
would the gallows be? ". H. S.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
BUYING A BONNET.
The Clever Way in Which Mrs. Film and
the Milliner Got Ahead of Film.

The Clever Way in Which Mrs. Film and
the Milliner Got Ahead of Film.
did tell you," asked Fogg, chow Mrs.
Film got ahead of Billy? No? Then l
must tell you. You see that Billy and his
wife had had a good deal of talk about
shopping. Billy said woman didn't know
hen. Billy's wife is quiet sort O woman,
not bit given to wrangling, and so she
SAID:
Billy, I'm going to buy bonnet this
afternoon. If it isn't too much trouble can't
you go to the milliner's with me and give
me the advantage of your experience
well, Billy fixed himself and trotted
down with Mrs. Film. The miliner showed
them two bonnets. One of them was a
told my wife-and the other was perfectly
lovely so Mrs. Fogg says:
"'What's the price?' asked Billy.
sThis one, says the milliner, taking up
pretty one, is $40, but perhaps you want
something nicer. Now, here's one, just out,
gain And with that she held up the plain
bonnet
BILLY looked first at one and then at the
other. Then he whispered to his wife. This
cheap one is good deal handsomer than the
other .
10 you mink SO, GEAR :. asked MrS.
Film
"Of course it is said Billy I'D rather
give twenty for it than five for that other
one
"'Would you, dear?' said Mrs. Film.
Well Just as you say, dear. l should prefer
the So one, but if you think the other
"'There's no comparison between them,
interrupted Billy. That thing 1 wouldn't
give So for. This ones beauty, and cheap
at S25'
"The bonnet was band-boxed and Billy
carried it home, as proud as peacock at the
big trade he had made. And he couldn't
help reminding Mrs. Film every now and
then what foolish bargain she would have
m de if he hadn't been with her.
Next day Billy came home from the shop
raving Look here!' he exclaimed. That
milliner's cheat. That bonnet, that neat
pretty one that we didn't take-you know
1 advised you to buy that one-lthe lying
rascal IS in the window marked So
"Is t?' asked Mrs. Film. But then
what do we care? You said you wouldn't
give So for it; you know that you would
rather give S25 for the other one
'Billy hadn't a word to say. but my
wife saws: How he would bounce ana
sputter if he only knew that Mrs. Film and
the milliner had it all made up between
them how they'd fool the old fellow -
Boston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
MY LADY'S CUFF.
My little lady's snowy cuff

My little lady's snowy cuff
Got loose upon her wrist;
She struggled, in pretty huff,
To fasten it, and missed;
Vexed, she pulled off the linen tease
And handed it to me.
"Just put it in your pocket, please,
Until we're home" said she.
But, alb what happened at the door
Made cuff and all forgot,
Since l had thought for nothing more
Than of my happy lot;
My little lady's lips were sweet,
Sosweet-no more I'll say;
I cannot. it would be unmeet-
She got the cuff next day.
It CHANGED again, as from the play
We came, I said, in jest;
"Give me your cuffs, dear, that / may
Forget-you know the rest
She softly laughed: "Of course will ;
I'll give it to you here
And them feel the Jingle still
got it, on my ear.
Chicago Tribune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
WEAK AND DELICATE PERSONS

WEAK AND DELICATE PERSONS
GENERALLY who require some artl-
fetal restorative-and especially those
who are inclined to Consumption
will find this preparation exactly
suited to their needs. 1t is SPECIFIC
for the Coughs and Nervous aztec
tons usually incident to low state
of the system.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

one time no rations were served during
a term of three days, our keepers at
tempting to console us by saying that
one of Fosters shells had destroyed
their commissariat.
Charleston at this period was not a de-
sirable place of residence for anybody,
for besides the almost constant danger
from fragments of 200-pound shells
which whizzed through the air q
distance of six and seven miles, carrying
death and destruction to the inhabi-
tants,we were surrounded by a still
more implacable enemy-yellow fever.
My thoughts weighed heavily upon
me during my imprisonment, but
never SO terribly as at Charleston,
where I had no diversion, even tun-
neling being out of the question. l
had no correspondence with my family
or friends, and was profoundly ignorant
of events transpiring in the outer world.
A newspaper or a book would have
proven friend to consult or an adver-
sary to combat. But was shut out
from all that was light and joy and
brightness, and forced to live with my
bitterest enemy-thought. And how
oppressive was that feeling which con-
tinually spoke to me of my desperate and
forlorn position!
But our hearts were gladdened one
evening by rumor that we were to be
removed to Columbia, and believing that
the long-sought opportunity for escape
would present itself, I invited three
friends-Captains Harry Fl. Todd, Eighth
New Jersey; J. E. Lewis, Eleventh Con-
necticut, and Albert Grant, Nineteenth
Wisconsin-to join me in such an attempt.
Procuring piece of map from Ten
nessee officer,we traced our intended and
carefully -studied journey on creased pa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

AS A FLESH REsToRER it pos
sesses the highest value. The whole
tendency of its action is to stimulate
the digestion of tat-producing foods,
and its effect is invariably to give
fullness and roundness to the female
form, and robustness to the masculine
frame.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

NURSING MOTHERS, who suffer
from poverty of milk, will find it a
specific for their troubles. 1t slim
ulates the digestion, sharpens the
appetite, invigorates and builds up
the entire system, and excltes a gen.
erous flow of milk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
WHAT A MAN CAN CREATE

WHAT A MAN CAN CREATE.
Teacher-Johnny, what is the meaning of
the word "create?'
Johnny-To make something out of moth
ing ma am.
Can human being create anything?"
Yes M"
'Indeed What can a man create, for in
stance?'
"He can create disturbance, ma am"
You may go to your seat
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
IN LIGHTER VEIN.
HE WAS NO HOG,

HE WAS NO HOG.
"Waiter !"
Eyes SIR
"You may bring me slice of salmon,
roast beef and potatoes, lobster salad ham
and eggs, stuffed veal, lettuce and radishes."
Eyes, sir
"And, waiter ~
Eyes, SIR
"Rhubarb and custard pies, strawberries
and a plate Of vanilla ice cream
'Tea or coffee %
Coffee"
"Anything else, sir?'
mo, nothing else. Do you take me for
hog?'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

INvAL1Ds AND CoNvALEsCENTs
will find it admirably adapted for
sustaining life and restoring lost
strength. When the stomach is weak
and refuses other nourishment the
Extract will prove an excellent sub
stitute for food.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

For sale by Druggists and Deal
ers throughout the United States
Price fifty cents per bottle.
One dozen bottles sent to any part
of the United States, expreSsaSe
paid, upon receipt Of five dollars.
The Charles A. Vogeler Co., Baltimore No.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
IIEBIG
MALT
EXTRACT.

RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS
of the highest eminence on both
sides of the Atlantic as an invaluable
Tonic and Restorative in cases OF
General Debility, Nervous Depres-
sion, Eneebled Constitution and Fe-
male Weakness.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

WEAK AND SICKLY CHILDREN,
who suffer from lassitude and wear
mess, the result of disease, over
study, or nervous strain, will derive
substantial benefit from its use.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02

DELICATE FEMALES, who suffer
from the weaknesses of their sex, will
derive lasting relief from its use. 1t
improves the digestion, purihes the
blood, stimulates the appetite and
revives the spirits.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-07-02
BACON INDICATED.

BACON EINDICATED.
First Citizen-Why, my fri end, how's
this? You seem to have more than you can
carry.
Second Citizen-Yesh, shlightly (hic).
Y'see I made two (hic) thousan on Read
ing, and-shebratin' littlesh.
First Citizen-O. yes, see; you are PROV
ing the truth of Bacon's assertion that
Reading makes full man"